Bourbon Mac Recipe

Name: Bourbon Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1-1 1/2 cups room temperature heavy cream; 2 tablespoons bourbon (I use Jim Beam); 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 tablespoons cajun seasonings; 1 box of cavatappi pasta; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; butter to grease pan; salt & pepper to taste; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup gouda cheese, shredded. (Smoked gouda works well, too); 1/2 cup Jarlesberg cheese, shredded; 5 slices of prociutto

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1-1 1/2 cups room temperature heavy cream
2 tablespoons bourbon (I use Jim Beam)
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons cajun seasonings
1 box of cavatappi pasta
1/4 cup bread crumbs
butter to grease pan
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup gouda cheese, shredded. (Smoked gouda works well, too)
1/2 cup Jarlesberg cheese, shredded
5 slices of prociutto

1
Cook pasta to al dente. Butter a large casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake prociutto slices until crisp.
2
Make standard bechamel sauce: melt butter in heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Sift flour into butter and cook, stirring constantly until paste cooks. Whisk in 1 and 1/4 cup heavy cream and bring to a light boil. Simmer, stirring constantly.
3
Stir in bourbon, then ground mustard and Cajun seasonings. Add salt & pepper to taste.
4
Stir in cheeses in small batches, allowing each batch to melt before adding another. If needed, add more cream to achieve desired consistency.
5
Drain pasta. Add a single layer of pasta to casserole dish and pour 1/2 of the cheese sauce over. Add another layer of pasta, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Mix well. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered for 8-10 minutes, just long enough to cook pasta through and mingle with sauce. Remove from over, and sprinkle with crushed prociutto. Serve immediately.

428

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1-1 1/2 cups room temperature heavy cream, 2 tablespoons bourbon (I use Jim Beam), and more.

Yes, Bourbon Mac falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bourbon Mac

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